Bank Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support the wellbeing of patients. You will assist with personal care, daily living tasks, and maintain care records. The role requires resilience and good communication skills, with opportunities for training and development within the organization.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Empathy to support others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Complete daily administration and update care plans.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents and families.
• Provide advice to less experienced staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience within a similar environment

Job description

Bank Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Highbank AC

Compensation: £12.60 / hour

Description

Priory Highbank is looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a bank role for weekday shifts (Monday to Friday).

Based in Bury, Lancashire, Priory Highbank Centre is a neurorehabilitation service. It offers residential support for 15 males and females with an acquired brain injury (ABI), progressive neurological condition (PNC) and associated physical health needs.

We can also support those who have:

• Conditions such as epilepsy
• Difficulties with communication
• Difficulties with swallowing
• May need respiratory support through a ventilator and/or tracheostomy

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, supporting with care requirements, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• You will ensure our residents have any personal needs or requirements met; including any personal care, participation in activities or support with daily living tasks
• You'll complete daily admin including updating person centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff undertaking similar duties.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Experience within a similar environment
• Good communication skills in order to be able to support our residents

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.